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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16
Against the Farmers.

Senator Cu,lom's Interstate commerce
law is likely to become almost as I'M
popular as the notorious salary grab act
of several years ago. The bill is I'M
questionably in the interests of railroads.
and was probably gotten up to benefit
them. jay Gould and his fellow railroad
sharks are said to be well pleased with
the provisions of this extraordinary meas
ure. If they felt otherwise than pleased,
we should be at loss to know what
would please them.
Judge Messick, leading republican
member of the Illinois legislature, says
that Cullom's inter state commerce law
is unquestionably against the interests
of western farmers and mechanics. The
St. Louis Globe Democrat, the leading
republican newspaper of the Mississippi
valley, says that the law is, to some ex-
tent, false and vicious in principle,
clumsily and carelessly drawn, and
some of its provisions are susceptible
of totally opposite interpretations. Near
ly every republican newspaper in Illinois
are the only parties who will be benefited
by the law. They will simply all increase
their long haul freight rates, and so the
consumer and producer will be the
sufferers.
In brief, the reason why this clause is
so strongly opposed may be stated as fol-
lows: The bill provides that the same
rate for transportation. per mile, shall
be paid for long haul as short haul
the same rate per mile for a thousand
miles as for fifty miles Under late con
ditions farmers could ship their wheat
and corn just as cheaply to New York as
to Chicago, secure the benefits of COM
petition, and have wide field for dis
posing of their produce. On the other
hand, in bringing in their farming im~
llCI hhNC tuCiH oChb GO
cheaply from New York as from small
er city near at hand. and secure the ben>
efts of large market. Thus, under
the operation of the law, their corn and
wheat will yield them less on account of
the increased price of transportation,
while their farming implement, of the
same reason, will cost them more. The
railroad companies, so far as we can see,
denounces the long and short haul clause
of the hill for the reason that it discrim>
mates against tue west and in favor of
the east, and against farmers and pro
ducers, and in favor of railroads, middle
men and capitalists.
1t seem? to be the general belief that
if this wasn't gotten up on purpose for a
railroad measure, it has been botched in
to one. For these reasons it Is likely to
become intensely unpopular throughout
the west, especially in Illinois. Many
prominent republicans express the opin
ion that its endorsements will result
greatly to the disadvantage of Sem
ator Cullom, and finally locate him per-
manently in private life, because the
farmers and mechanics, the producers
and consumers of the west, will be dam
aged and will denounce the bill and its
authnr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

DETROIT, April 1.-THE stove holders
strike, which for the past week has been
threatening to break out has been averted
for time, so far, at least, as the big stove
works of Detroit are concerned. At a meet
ing Friday night committee was appointed
to wait on the manufacturers and ask them
to delay the introduction of the st. Louis
patterns into the shops for a reasonable
time to give opportunity for investigation.
The men have been ordered to remain at
work under all circumstances until ordered
out by the district executive board The
committee was directed to telegraph Mr..
Powderly for instructions and for exact in
formation as to the origin of the trouble
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

NEW YORK, April ,6-It was learned on
reliable authority Friday night that Andrew
Carnegie, the Pittsburg iron manufacturer
will on Friday night be married in this city
to q daughter Of the late John W.
Whitfield. The young lady has
fortune of $50 900 in her own right
which came to her under rather pecu-
liar circumstances, being what would have
been the Inheritance of the daughter of a
wealthy physician named Blumenthal, who
married against her fathers wishes, and was
cut off with a small sum, the doctors fort
une being left to Mss Whitfield
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16
MISCELLANEOUS MIsFoRTUNEs.
A Premature Explosion Kills Si1 Men
Fatal Roller Rurst.

BUENA VISTA, Colo, April .6-At 5
O'Clock Thursday evening premature ex-
plosion killed six men and wounded seven at
the camp OF Kyner, II bee & Bernard while
working in sixty-foot cut on the Midland
grade near Buena Vista A twenty-foot hole
had been put down to blow off the face of the
cut and sprung with twenty kegs of black
giant-powder. The foreman was loading the
charge, and when ne had filled in ten kegs
the charge prematurely discharged, throwing
masses of rock into the cut, where thirteen
men were working, instantly killing six and
wounding seven. The wounded include Mr..
Bernard, one Of the firm, but none are fatally
wounded The names of the killed are: Tim
Sullivan, William Conway W s. Corcoran.
William ONeill, William Hopes, one I'M
known man
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

LANCASTER, Ohio, April l6-There was a
frightiul saw-mill boiler explosion seven
miles east of this city Friday morning, in
stantly killing Steven Stoltz, aged As, mar
ried; Peter George, aged 25, and John Hus-
ton, aged u, besides seriously wounding the
owner of the mill, Samuel Huston. The
cause was dilapidated, condemned boiler
and the turning in of cold water with high
pressure of steam
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

LOUISVILLE, April l6.-Taylor. jockey,
who fell with A. McCampbell's colt, Asfaltus,
at the Jockey club track here on Wednesday
died Friday evening. Taylor was to have
ridden Jim Gore in the coming Derby, and As
the horse Is very bad tempered and hard to
work, it is thought that this, together with
the fact that the colts bad leg does not i'm
prove as rapidly as was expected under
training, mateNally handicaps the stables
chances OF winning the Derby.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

with j E. Loosely & Co., Successors to
Hayes & Cleaveland) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo. life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable COM
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1713
Second avenue, next door east of Nc
Intire 6 Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16
Struck Dead by Lightning.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April ia terrific
thunder and hail storm passed over Niles,
Ohio, at $3.50 o'clock Friday afternoon. Mrs.
Michael Maioney, aged 40, was struck dead
by lightning while standing at an upstairs
window. Her husband was knocked down,
seriously but not fatally injured. A cat
standing at his feet was killed Mrs. Ma
loney's face and neck were blackened like
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

AMSTERDAM, April lh.-Nearly 5000 stu
dsots serenaded King William and the royal
family at this palace Thursday night The
KING and queen acknowledged the tribute
from palace window. The city is crowded
with guests A hotel in the center of the
city, filed with strangers who came to join
LII the festivities, caught fire soon after mid
night Thursday and was entirely destroyed
-Four OF the inmates were killed and several
sustained severe injuries.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16
A Strike That Blooms Every Spring.

PTTTsBURG, Pa, April l6-The tent boys
in several of the glass houses are out on a
strike for an advance in wages of cents a
turn and IS cents a week spending money
They always do it in the spring, when they
want to get off for season to pay ball and
go fishing. 1t is expected all the boys will
join the strike if the good weather
continues. 1t throws good many men out
of work, but they bear it until the boys get
tired or are sent back to work by their
rarentS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

Stop at the newly opened and central
ly located Sturtevant house, Broadway
and Twenty ninth Street. Largely re
built; entirely refarnished; new plumbing
new elevator, etc. Perfect cuisine; mod
crate prices; convenient to all the eleva-
ted railroad stations Matthews g. Pier
son, preeristsrs,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

SPRINGFIELD Ills, April 49, Memorial
services were held Friday afternoon in the
hall of the representatives 10 honor of Abra-
ham Lincoln, 1t being the twenty second an
niversary of the martyr presidents death
The principal features were al eloquent
opening address by Bishop Seymour, of the
Protestant Episcopal diocese of Springfield,
aud euiosy by Hon. W. H. Collins, of
Ouincy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16
cocHEco PRINT WORKS BURNED.
Involving Loss of 100000 and Throw

Involving Loss of 100000 and Throw
ing 600 People Out of Work.
DOVER, N. H., April 1.-THE main build
ing Of the Cocheco print works, of this place,
was burned Friday, causing loss of $780,
600 and throwing 800 persons out Of employ
ment. The fire originated in what is known
as the "hot ROOM and spread so rapidly
that the employees had to flee for their lives,
leaving their outer clothing behind. Many
saved themselves by jumping from windows
of the second and third stories, escaping with
slight injuries.
The absence Of wind saved many valuable
mill buildings adjoining from destruction.
Several alarming explosions of drugs and
chemicals stored in the basement of the
building added to the exoitement Of the oc-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16
The Whisky Pool in Danger.

PEORIA, His, April 16-There is believed
to be agood prospect of a whisky war among
the distiliers here and all over the country,
which may result in the disruption OF the
pool. The negotiations with Edward Spell
man the owner of the new 4, 0tA- bushe dis
tillery, have failed, and he will run indie
pendent of the pool. He claims that the
pool is unwilling to rate his house at its ca
pacity The Kruse distillery, across the
river, which is also an anti-pool house, will
urolably be enlarged
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

caslon, which was again heightened when
the walls fell in. burying five firemen. The
men, however. escaped with slight bruises.
The loss is divided between print goods,
sec. 900, and the fourteen printing machines
and building $780, 900, and is fully covered
by insurance. 1t will be four or five months
before the work of rebuilding can be COM
pleted
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

HARTFORD, Conn, April Ii -Resolutions
in favor of protective tariff, which had
been passed by the house of representatives,
were taken up by the state senate Friday and
adopted-12 to Z. The majority contained
one Democrat and the minority was solidy
of that party. A substitute proposing to put
wool. coal, lumber, coffee, iron, salt, nickel,
sugar, and woods on the free list was de-
fealed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

New YORK, April 16 According to Dun
& Co.'S weekly review the business failures
occurring throughout the country during the
last seven days number for the United States
l46, and for Canada %, or q total of 175, as
compared with total of 22S last week, 223
the week previous to the last, and Isl the
corresponding week of last wear
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

BosroS, Mass, April 1.-THE following
was received Friday from Washington City,
addressed to Col. Augustus n Sampson:
Mrs. Cleveland desires to express her earn
est sympathy for all purposes of the Woman's
Educational and Industrial union, of Boston.
and sincere wish that the kirmess, which is
tonight inaugurated. may prove an impor-
tant aid to the society's benevolent design. "
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 16-Frank
Harris, convict in the southern Indiana
prison, at Jeffersonville. sent up for three
years from Putnam county, Indiana,
was killed Friday by Mack White, in for
life for killing a policeman at Washin gton,
Ind Both men were at work in the shoe de-
partment White whetted his shoe-kuife
and cut Harris throat No cause can be-
conjectured, as there was no provocation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

GRAND RAPIDS, MICA, April l6.-Jack
WEIGH, of St Joseph, Mich, and Johnny
Roach, of this city, fought here Friday
night for the lightweight championship of
the state in the presence of about 100 spec
tators. Roach stripped at us pounds and
Welsh at ~. William Murphy, of Big
Rapids, acted as referee Time was called
at II O'Clock. Roach had the advantage
from the start, his opponent hitting short
and his blows lacking effect. He was
knocked senseless in the fourth round, and
the referee awarded the fight and title to
Roach.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

CHICAGO, April 16.-The strike of the car
penters of this city shows no signs Of ending,
if failure to agree with the bosses is any in
dication of the situation. Propositions have
repeatedly been made by the Master Carpen-
ters' association to the workmen, but the lat
ter insist on their original demands. In the
meantime the work on hundreds of buildings
is stopped, many of which are under contract
to be finished by a certain date
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16
The Presidential Haud-Shakinx

WASHINGTON CITY, April 16.-The presi-
dent shook hands with 200 people Friday
afternoon. Several persons in the crowd
were recognized as old acquaintance. A
veteran in Anticipated uniform in troduced
himself as survivor of the war of 1917.
Two members of the California legislature
were among those present.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

LONDON, April l6.-Lord Lansdowne, gov
ernor general of the New Dominion, cables
here from Ottawa, Canada, in relation to the
reports that his life is threatened, that he
walks and drives openly and fearlessly daily
to and from his duties at the Canadian cap
IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

MORRIS, ILL.,, April l6.-Attorney Hogan
for the defense resumed his argument in the
Schwartz Watt trial Friday morning and
was followed by his law associate Theodore G.
Case. The case will not reach the jury be-
fore Tuesday or Wednesday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

MADISON, Wis, April l6.-The legislature
received just before its adjournment Friday
the governors veto of the bill prohibiting
d eals in options, puts and calls and other
similar forms of trading on boards of trade
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16
Didn't Boss the British Navy.

WASHINGTON CITY, April 16.-It is stated
at both the state and navy departments that
there is no truth in the dispatch from Key
West to the effect that Commodore Greene,
Of the United States steamer Yantic had Of
ficially forbade the English men-of-war at
Port-au-Prince TO carry out their threat of
sezng the Tortugas island
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

BERLIN, April ia severe snowstorm
prevails throughout northwest Germany,
Bohemia and southern Ty roll
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

TAHGIERs. April l6.-The sultan of Nor
COCO has prohibited the importation in any
form of American tobacco into Morocco
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

The eccentric Mrs. Professor Emmons
brought twenty trunks Of tipsry with her
from EHreps.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16

The pink shirt will continue to be
fsvorits with the swells of tender years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-04-16


MILWAUKEE, April ia few minutes be-
fore IL O'Clock Friday flames burst out in the
immense establishment Of the Charles Baum
bach company, successors to Baumbach &
Rosenthal, wholesale druggists and paint
dealers. on Market square, and for an hour
or more a furious fire ragged. The building
is completely Quilted and only the bare walls
remain. The stock is entirely destroyed
There were frequent explosicns of turpen-
tine gasoline and other explosives, and
this made it an extremely difficult thing for
the fremen to fight the flames. Volumes of
burning corn paper and light woods rolled
from the fire over the east side of the city
1t looked as if the confagration would prove
very disastrous one. The building was
owned by Rudolph Nunemacher. 1t cost
81, 900, and was insured for $4,000 The
loss on stock is $50, 900; insurance, $4,000.
Destruction at Kennebunkport, Me.
CHICAGO, April l6-The following uele-
gram was received in this city Saturday
morning:
BIDDEFoRD, Me-, April % a. ma
large fire is in progress at Kennebunkport.
Half of the business section of the town has
been consumed The Biddeford fire engines
have been telegraphed for and are about to
leave on a special train.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-23
4 Golden Wedding.

The golden wedding of Captain Z. Bru-
lin and wife was celebrated at their resi-
dence on Sixth street, between E and f, on
Thursday evening. A number of their
most intimate friends and members of the
Scandinavian Social Club were present to
congratulate the aged couple on the fiftieth
anniversary of their wedding. It was also
Mr.. Bruins elghtieth birthday His wife.
a few years his junior, is hale and hearty,
and the couple who have battled together
through lifes journey for half a century,
received the congratulations of friends,
children and grandchildren, and the occa-
sion was one OF great joy. The octagena-
rian host was presented with a handsome
gold-headed cane, and his wife with pair
of gold-framed spectacles, by the members
of the Club. Many happy and compliment
airy speeches were made and congratula-
tons extended. At midnight all were
seated to an elegant supper prepared by the
aged hostess. who had spared no pains in
its preparation, and all were highly pleased
with the admirable manner in which this
aged, but agile and active couple contribu-
ted to their entertainment. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Miller
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Gustafson, Mr.. and Mrs
f. Franson, Mr.. and Mrs. &. Nielsen. Mr.
and Mrs. J. Nielsen, Mr.. and Mrs II. John.
son, Mrs. Ceiderblom from San Francisco)
F. A. Carlton, A. Swenson, Charles Ander.
son, A. Anderson, A. Ekman, 4. Felt
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-23
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
An Honest Reporter.

Almost everyone in Sacramento knows
James Bithell, and all are panied to learn
that he has lost his sight. Although
blind. he has lost none of his iollitv. and
is as interesting company as ever. His
eyes are perfect in appearance, and one
who is not acquainted with him would not
for moment think they were sightless
orbs. Yesterday he was seated with a
number OF friends in the office of the
Capital Hotel relating "reminiscences of
long ago, when Judge Hornblower's name
was mentioned. Speaking of Horn
blower" remarked Bithell, " want to tell
you little trick he played upon me once =.
During session OF the Legislature some
twelve or fifteen years ago, HornbloWer
was mine host of the Golden Eagle. He
was a good landlord and a number one
collector. Among his boarders was a re-
porter, who was writing up the legislative
proceedings for the San Francisco Alta, a
young man, rather prepossessing in appear
ance, bright, clever, and an altogether
blower called him up to his desk
and asked him to settle. He owed
a bill OF $50, and Hornblower
demanded the coin. The young man
asked for time, but the landlord was posi-
tive IN his demand. | was passing the
door at the time, when a happy thought
struck Hornblower. He said There
goes Jim Blthell, friend of yours Dor
row of him. The young man acted upon
the suggestion, and / forked over the coin.
Hornblower, on the first opportunity,
laughed at me, and, knowing that did
not get the money back, refers to the Joke
every time we have met during the years
that have elapsed. Well, to make long
story short, | heard from that reporter
few weeks ago. l had lost sight of him in
all these years, and had long since given
up my twenty dollars as lost, when / re-
ceived letter from him dated at Seattle,
Washington Territory. He referred to the
loal and asked if s s....-.c-,'-order won't,
reacn me at Sacramento. l responded that
1t would, and by return mail received my
money. | tell you newspaper men are
honest. They may be a little slow, but
they will get there all the same if you give
them plenty of time. l am going to for
ward his letter to Judge Hornblower, and
no doubt he can use it to advantage in
some of his Police Court lectures -
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-04-23
Auction Sales.

Bell & Co. will sell, at 10 A. N. to-day, at
their salesroom, No. 927 X street, five open
and top buggies and phaeton, and one two
horse spring wagon. Also, an incubator,
Taylor ebony rocker and folding chair,
body Brussels carpets, furniture, etc.
Dake & Co. will sell at auction at F. NJ
to-day, at the tree yard on street, between
Tenth and Eleventh, 1000 fruit trees COM
prising peach, apricot, almond, nectarine,
cherry, etc.
W. II. Sherhurn will sell at 10 A. M Mon
day, at residence, No. 1913 K street, all the
household furniture, including sofas,
chairs, tables, walnut marble-top bedroom
set, cottage bedroom set, pictures, spring
beds, top mattresses, bureaus, wash-stands,
carpets, books, cook and parlor stoves, crock
cry, glassware, garden tools, etc.
Next Wednesday, at 10 A. M, on the
premises, No. 222 l. street, between Second
and Third, Bell & Co. will sell without re-
serve large lot of valuable furniture in
Guiding a Mathushek piano, II octave,
cover and stool, in perfect order, costing
$500; elegant mantel mirror, gilt frame,
heavily carved, costing $3.50; two fine pier
glasses, costing $3.50 each; costly paintings,
engravings, statuary, three parlor sets, body
Brussels and other carpets, lace curtains,
elegant sideboard, silver and glassware,
eight walnut and ash bedroom sets, spring
and curled hair mattresses, walnut ward
robes, lounges, bedding, eight toilet sets
complete, 12-foot extension table, dining
room and kitchen furniture and belong
ings, etc. The house will be open for in
spection of articles at A. NJ of day OF
sale